Derrick vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Ray mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Derrick and Ray boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.